FRIENDS

Thanks to your in-crowd contributions I’ve finally been able to book 6 mornings of studio time in June to record vocal tracks for my album of new songs at Fourth Street Recording in downtown Santa Monica, CA.

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Fourth Street was built back in the 1970’s, its acoustics designed by the same team that built the famous Henson Studios, its useful array of vintage gear still maintained alongside a state-of-the-art API console. The tiny room has hosted its share of recording legends (including Little Richard and the Beach Boys) and more recently has served as a nurturing spring board for numerous artists who subsequently went platinum (including Fiona Apple).

My final decision to go with 4th Street in Santa Monica is based on the warmth of the studio and the enthusiasm with which my prior work was received by the owner and personnel, as well as the reasonable terms to which I agreed, far better than I’d been offered elsewhere, even when considering the added expense of travel and lodging. (I’ve reserved a dormitory bunk at a nearby hostel with a communal kitchen where I can cook up a light dinner at the end of my day.)

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So it does look promising that this album of song, conceived in early 2014, may see the light of day this year. Good progress has been made with your help along the way. Yet, I am by no means finished my perilous journey. Significant challenges still lay ahead. Gone are the days when an indie artist like myself could turn to investors to procure funds, even with a critically acclaimed discography under his belt. That’s why I continue to ask for your support to help make this process work properly, and produce worthwhile, lasting results.

Your contributions make all the difference. However small, your gift becomes part of the whole beautiful picture. You may think you’ve not that much to give, so why bother? But when you act, your contribution takes on a “super life”. It becomes bigger as it empowers creation in this worthy recording of song, an enduring art that crosses generations. You become a participant in this musical culture, keeping the soul of the arts alive through the ages, for years and ears yet unborn.

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I’ve put some perks together to show my gratitude for your continued support. You can chose your level of participation and your efforts will be recognized. If you want some special consideration, please let me know and I will do my best to accommodate your desire.

I’m constantly trying to minimize my costs while being true to best practice recording standards, and getting the best real deal available. With your help, it gets done.